GREASE - Musical Theatre Oamaru



MUSICAL THEATRE OAMARU PROUDLY PRESENTS THE

NETWORK WAITAKI SEASON OF

Music and Lyrics by Benny Anderson & Bjorn Ulvaeus

And some songs with Stig Anderson

Book by Catherine Johnson

DIRECTION – Russell Dixon

MUSICAL DIRECTION – Sam van Betuw

CHOREOGRAPHY – Claire Gilchrist

AUDITION PACK

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WELCOME to the world’s most loved musical – EVER!

It is great to be able to introduce Musical Theatre Oamaru’s biggest theatrical event of 2018,

MAMMA MIA! to be staged at the Oamaru Opera House.

Over 50 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show!

Writer Catherine Johnson's sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.

The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone's having the time of their lives!

The original West End production of MAMMA MIA! is celebrating 16 years and over 5,000 performances in London, an international tour has visited more than 74 foreign cities, and the blockbuster feature film adaptation is the most successful movie musical of all time, grossing over $600 million worldwide

And now it is the turn of Oamaru, and you!

Enclosed within this document is all you need to know to book your audition time and ensure you are ready to put your best foot forward.

READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY AND THEN HEAD TO MUSICAL THEATRE OAMARU’S WEBSITE TO BOOK AN AUDITION TIME!

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All the best!

Russell Dixon

Director

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• All roles available in Mamma Mia are limited to age 16 and above.

• Diversity is encouraged and all ethnic groups are welcome to audition.

• While talent is the primary consideration when casting, level of commitment will also be a consideration and final choices for principal and ensemble roles will be made with this in mind.

• All roles that are auditioned for on the audition dates are on an unpaid basis.

• The season will be for 10 performances commencing Friday the 13th of July with the final performance on Saturday the 21st of July 2018.

• The producers reserve the right to add additional performances within the season dates.

REHEARSAL INFORMATION:

• Rehearsals will commence for the show as outlined below.

• Your participation in this production requires a huge commitment in both time and professionalism in order to ensure a production of the highest possible quality, therefore please do not audition if you are not in a position to commit fully to the rehearsal schedule.

• If for any reason you may not be able to attend any of the rehearsals, you must detail this on your audition form which must be handed in or emailed prior to auditioning and this will be considered in the audition process.

• Rehearsals will generally be Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu evenings from 7.00pm until 10.00pm and Sundays from approximately 10.00am until 5.00pm. Principals can expect some rehearsals on other days and Saturday afternoons if required

• Permission and consideration must be requested if you wish to be involved in any other production during the rehearsal period.

• Rehearsal venue is to be advised.

|Rehearsals and Important Timeframes |Dates |Required |

|Weekend Workshop #1 |Sat 28th & Sun 29th April 2018 |Full Company & BV’s as required |

| | |(BV’s not required for choreography rehearsals) |

|Music & Choreography Rehearsals |Mon 30th April – Fri 25th May 2018 |Full Company & BV’s as required |

|(Some directional rehearsals will also be | |(BV’s not required for choreography rehearsals) |

|scheduled) | | |

|Weekend Workshop #2 |Sat 26th & Sun 27th May 2018 |Full Company & BV’s as required |

| | |(BV’s not required for choreography rehearsals) |

|Direction & Show Rehearsals |Mon 28th May – Fri 6th July 2018 | |

| | |Full Company & BV’s as required |

|Production Week |Sat 7th July – Fri 13th July 2018 |Full Company (cast and crew) |

|Season Dates | |Full Company (cast & crew) |

| |Fri 13th July – Sat 21st July 2018 | |

*****PLEASE NOTE THAT REHEARSALS WILL BE ON MON, TUE, WED, THU NIGHTS AND SUNDAY DAYS*****

AUDITION DETAILS & REGISTRATION

All auditionees must register and receive confirmation of an audition time.

TO REGISTER YOUR AUDITION PLEASE DO SO ONLINE AT

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|Action |Venue |Date |Time |

|General Auditions |Oamaru North School Hall |Thursday 5/4/18 |5.00pm - 9.30pm |

|General Auditions |Oamaru North School Hall |Friday 6/4/18 |5.00pm - 9.30pm |

|General Auditions |Oamaru North School Hall |Saturday 7/4/18 |9.00am - 3:30pm |

|Female Dance Recall |Oamaru North School Hall |Saturday 7/4/18 |3:30pm - 4:30pm |

|Male Dance Recall |Oamaru North School Hall |Saturday 7/4/18 |4:30pm - 5:30pm |

|Lead Recalls |Oamaru North School Hall |Saturday 7/4/18 |5:30pm – 9:30pm |

PRINCIPAL AUDITIONS:

• Principal auditionees should prepare one up-tempo contemporary or pop song in the style of Mamma Mia.

THESE SHOULD NOT BE ABBA SONGS

• Principal auditionees will also be required to sing the compulsory song outlined in the ‘Audition Song Requirements’

DO NOT BE OFFENDED IF WE DON’T GET YOU TO SING BOTH OF THESE SONGS – IT DOESN’T MEAN YOU ARE NOT BEING CONSIDERED

• Principal auditionees may also need to attend the ensemble dance auditions on Saturday the 7th of April

• All other principal auditionees should be aware of their character’s songs from the show and have done their homework on them

ENSEMBLE & FEATURED ROLES AUDITIONS:

• Ensemble & Featured Role auditionees should prepare one up-tempo modern musical theatre or contemporary pop song in the style of Mamma Mia. THESE SHOULD NOT BE ABBA SONGS

• Selected auditionees for ensemble and feature roles will be required to attend the dance audition on Saturday the 7th of April.

• Featured roles will be doubled back into company as well

GENERAL AUDITION INFORMATION:

• A repetiteur will be available – just advise that you require one when booking your audition

• You may bring your own repetiteur with you if you like

• Please bring your sheet music in the proper key and taped together (please sing the short version)

• Please don’t be offended if we cut you short during your song, it just means that we have heard enough to know your voice

• A sound system will be available for backing tracks either on MP3 players or IPod

• PLEASE NOTE - Sheet Music and use of the pianist is strongly suggested and preferred

• Be prepared for movement during your audition if you are asked

• You may be asked to learn a small dance routine before your audition

• Prepare thoroughly as it shows you are serious about being involved and that you have given considerable thought to your audition. Nothing will frustrate the creative team more than those people who come unprepared

• While the ensemble is a mix of ages we are also seeking young (early 20s) who are quirky and vibrant performers.

• While musical theatre experience is a bonus, we are not just seeking musical theatre performers but actors who can sing and move well and contemporary pop/rock artists who can act

• The ensemble is comprised of contemporary dancers and singers. Some ensemble male roles require dance specialties for which any acrobatics are a plus

• Be on time and be patient as we may be running behind schedule

• Bring water!

• For dance recalls please wear street clothes and dance shoes or dance sneakers

• The dance work will include floor work and turns/spins so skirts, shorts and skimpy tops Sandals/barefoot are not recommended at auditions

ALL AUDITIONEES MUST BRING THEIR COMPLETED AUDITION FORM WITH THEM TO AUDITIONS WITH A RECENT PICTURE ATTACHED.

Audition Registration Form

Audition No……

NAME: __________________________________ ____________________________ MALE/FEMALE (Circle)

(First Name) (Surname)

ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

PHONE No._______________________________ (Home)____________________________________(Mobile)

EMAIL:____________________________________________________________________________________

AGE: _________ D.OB _________ HEIGHT(cm) __________ ETHNICITY (for statistics) ______________________

YOUR COLOURING: SKIN __________________ EYES _________________ HAIR ____________________

ROLE/S SOUGHT __________________________________________ or Principal/Ensemble/Dancer/BV (Circle)

ARE YOU HAPPY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR OTHER ROLES? Roles / Ensemble / Backing Vocalist (Circle all that apply)

VOCAL RANGE _________________________________________ DO YOU READ MUSIC? YES/NO (Circle)

PREPARED AUDITION SONG/S________________________________________________________________

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE (most recent first)

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DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER SPECIAL TALENTS? (e.g. juggling, tumbling, gymnastics, etc.)

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DO YOU HAVE ANY COMMITMENTS THAT MAY COINCIDE WITH THE REHEARSAL/PRODUCTION PERIOD, COMMENCING 28 April 2018 (e.g. other shows, family events)?

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WHAT OTHER SHOWS/PERFORMANCES ARE YOU COMMITTED TO OR PLAN TO COMMIT

TO IN 2018?

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MUSICAL THEATRE OAMARU IS KEEN TO PROVIDE A MAMMA MIA! T-SHIRT TO ALL WHO ARE SUCCESSFULLY CAST IN THE SHOW. WEARING THIS TSHIRT AROUND TOWN AS OFTEN AS YOU CAN WILL HELP WITH THE MARKETING OF THE SHOW, THUS ENSURING EVERYONE KNOWS IT’S ON!

If you are successfully cast, what size t-shirt would you wear: XS / S / M / L / XL / XXL / XXXL (Circle)

• I agree that my audition may be video-taped for the purpose of review, evaluation and selection by the audition panel. (This will be deleted at the end of the audition process)

• I understand that should I be accepted for a role, I will accept the decisions of the Musical Theatre Oamaru Committee in all respects and that any images of me in my role may be used by MTO on their website, Facebook page, and as part of any other promotional material they require.

• Should I be accepted as part of Mamma Mia, I understand that I am not allowed to upload any images/footage taken during rehearsals / production, due to copyright rules, unless approved by MTO.

• If successfully cast for Mamma Mia, I am fully committed to the rehearsal schedule commencing 28th April 2018

• On being accepted for a role, I will become a member of Musical Theatre Oamaru, if not already.

SIGNED:___________________________________ DATE: ________________________

PLEASE ENSURE YOU BRING THIS FORM, ALONG WITH A CURRENT HEAD SHOT, TO YOUR AUDITION.

AUDITION PANEL’S NOTES

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RECALL YES / NO FOR: ____________________________________________________________

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

PLEASE NOTE THAT AGE LIMITS ARE INDICATIVE

|Principal Roles |Character Description |Age |Ability Required |

|Donna Sheridan |The mother of a 20-year-old girl, attractive and |30’s – 40’s |Exceptional vocal ability |

| |free-spirited, a former lead singer in a group called | |Very Good actor |

| |"Donna and the Dynamos" who now owns and runs a | |Good mover |

| |hotel/casino on a Greek island, a strong feminist who also| |Soprano |

| |has a zany and vulnerable side | | |

| | | | |

| |Musical Numbers: Money Money Money, Mamma Mia, Chiquitita,| | |

| |Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, One Of Us, SOS, Our Last | | |

| |Summer, Slipping Through My Fingers, The Winner Takes It | | |

| |All, I Do I Do I Do, Waterloo | | |

|Sophie Sheridan |A very special young woman who is determined to find the |18 - 25 |Exceptional vocal ability |

| |romance and happiness she feels eluded her mother, has a | |Very Good actor |

| |wild, zany spirit even though she pursues a conventional | |Good dancer/mover/groover |

| |marriage. | |Pop Soprano |

| | | | |

| |Musical Numbers: I Have A Dream, Honey Honey, Thank You | | |

| |for the Music, Lay All Your Love, Name Of The Game, Under | | |

| |Attack, Slipping Through my Fingers | | |

|Tanya |A former singer in the "Dynamos," rich, sophisticated, |30 – to early |Excellent vocal ability |

| |acerbic, funny, and witty. |40’s |Very Good actor |

| | | |Good mover |

| |Musical Number: Money Money Money, Chiquitita, Dancing | |Alto |

| |Queen, Super Trouper, Does Your Mother Know, Waterloo | | |

|Rosie |Also a former singer in the "Dynamos" who now writes for |30’s – 40’s |Needs a great belt voice |

| |and runs a feminist press, confident, strong, and funny on| |An actress who sings well |

| |the outside but shy underneath, kooky and fun, good comic | |Good mover |

| |actress, bit of a clown | | |

| | | | |

| |Musical Numbers: Money Money Money, Chiquitita, Dancing | | |

| |Queen, Super Trouper, Take a Chance on Me, Waterloo | | |

|Sam Carmichael |May be Sophie's father, left Donna 20 years ago because he|35’s – 50’s |A very good actor who can sing |

| |was engaged to another woman, charming, and successful | |Can move |

| |architect. | |Barritone |

| | | | |

| |Musical Numbers: Thank You for the Music, Mamma Mia, SOS, | | |

| |Knowing Me Knowing You, I Do I Do I Do | | |

|Harry Bright |May be Sophie's father, British financier, wealthy, |35’s – 50’s |An very good actor who can sing |

| |buttoned-up, and conservative but trying to reconnect with| |Can move |

| |his freer, youthful self. Requires an actor who does a | |High Barritone/Tenor |

| |very convincing English accent. | | |

| | | | |

| |Musical Numbers: Thank You For The Music, Mamma Mia, Our | | |

| |Last Summer | | |

|Bill Austin |May be Sophie's father, a travel writer with no |35’s – 50’s |A very good actor who sings fairly well. |

| |possessions or strings, good-natured, always ready for | |Can move |

| |adventure, funny, preferably a big or imposing man | |Bass/Barritone |

| | | | |

| |Musical Numbers: Thank You For The Music, Mamma Mia, Name | | |

| |Of The Game, Take a Chance | | |

|Sky |Sophie's fiancé, athletic, attractive, has given up his |20’s |A very good actor who sings well. |

| |life as a successful young businessman in order to | |A good mover |

| |makeover Donna's taverna and marry Sophie. | |Barritone |

| | | | |

| |Musical Number: Lay All Your Love | | |

|Featured Roles |Character Description |Age |Ability Required |

|Lisa |Sophie's friend who arrives to be a bridesmaid, very |18 - 25 |Should sing & dance well |

| |energetic and kooky. | |Mezzo |

|Ali |Sophie's friend, impulsive and fun, should contrast to |18 - 25 |Should sing & dance well |

| |Lisa and Sophie. | |Mezzo |

|Pepper |Sky's friend, helps run the hotel, charming, loves women, |20’s |Must be a good mover/dancer, acrobatic skills or ability|

| |always flirting, | |to do Russian split jumps a plus. |

| | | |Barritone/Tenor |

|Eddie |Another friend of Sky and hotel worker, laid-back, |20’s |A mover/dancer role |

| |easygoing. | |Barritone/Tenor |

|Father Alexandrios |The minister of the island |30 - 60 |Good actor |

| | | |Any vocal range |

|Ensemble |Men and women with a contemporary, hip look who sing and |20’s – 30’s |A great rock sound is a bonus but not essential to |

| |move well | |audition - Tenors, Baritones, Bass, Alto, Mezzo, |

| | | |Soprano’s |

| | | |Good movers |

| | | |Some featured male ensemble roles have dance specialties|

| | | |for which Russian split jumps and acrobatics are a plus |

|Backing Vocalists |We are looking for a vocally strong group of up to 12 |Any | |

| |people to be backing vocalists and support the on stage | | |

| |cast for the show every night. | | |

| | | | |

| |We will need a mix of Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass. A | | |

| |great rock sound is a bonus but not essential to audition.| | |

Audition Song Requirements

Those auditioning for any of the roles below must also prepare the song listed as part of their audition preparation

|Role |Songs |

|Donna Sheridan |Money Money Money, The Winner Takes it All |

|Sophie Sheridan |Under Attack, I Have A Dream |

|Sky |Lay All Your Love On Me |

|Tanya |Does Your Mother Know |

|Rosie |Take A Chance On Me |

|Sam Carmichael |SOS, Knowing Me, Knowing You |

|Harry Bright |Our Last Summer |

|Ali/Lisa |Honey Honey |

|Pepper/Eddie |Lay All Your Love On Me |

MAMMA MIA – THE STORY

ACT ONE

On the Greek island of Kalokairi, Sophie, a 20-year-old young woman, is preparing to marry her fiancé, Sky. She wants her father to walk her down the aisle, ("Prologue: I Have a Dream") but doesn't know who he is. Sophie discovers her mother's old diary and finds entries which describe intimate dates with three men (Sam Carmichael, Bill Austin (Andersson in the film version), and Harry Bright) ("Honey, Honey"). Sophie believes that one of these men is her father and, three months prior to the wedding, sends each an invitation to her wedding writing in the name of her mother, Donna, without letting the unsuspecting mother know.

The day before the wedding, Donna begins receiving guests at her taverna. The first to arrive are her old best friends, Tanya, a rich woman who has been married and divorced three times, and Rosie, an unmarried, carefree woman. The trio used to be a girl group called Donna and the Dynamos. The three women catch up and talk about how their lives have been ("Money, Money, Money").

Later that day, Sophie's three possible fathers arrive: Sam (an American architect), Harry (a British banker), and Bill (an Australian writer and adventurer). Sophie convinces them not to tell Donna that she invited them ("Thank You for the Music"). Donna is surprised to see her ex-lovers ("Mamma Mia") and leaves in tears. Donna, crying, explains to Tanya and Rosie the situation, and they cheer her up ("Chiquitita"). Tanya and Rosie try to convince Donna that she can still be the girl that she once was ("Dancing Queen").

Sophie had hoped that she would know her father the moment she saw him, but is now only confused. She tries to tell her fiancé, Sky, how she feels without confessing what she has done. Sky tells her that he will be the only man she ever needs ("Lay All Your Love on Me").

At Sophie's hen night, Donna and the Dynamos don their old costumes and perform a song, "Super Trouper". Sam, Bill and Harry accidentally walk in on the party, but the guests persuade them to stay ("Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)"). Sophie first pulls Sam out of the room to talk to him. After he asks why he is here, she is overcome with guilt, and goes to talk to Harry instead. But Harry asks if Sophie's father is at the party, and she tells him the whole truth. Lastly, she draws Bill aside to talk with him. She learns that Bill has an aunt Sophia who left all her money to Donna's family. Bill learns that Donna built the taverna with money she inherited from a friend she lived with when Sophie was a baby; that friend was Bill's aunt. They both think that this means he is her father.

Sophie asks Bill to walk her down the aisle, but Bill wants to discuss it first with Donna. This has been her secret, after all. But no one knows yet that even Donna does not know who the father is, because she slept with the three men in such swift succession. Sophie insists that they must not tell Donna anything ("The Name of the Game") and finally, Bill agrees.

Afterward, everybody crashes the hen party (including the boys from the stag party). During the dance, Sam pulls Sophie aside and tells her that he has figured out why she invited him. He knows that he is her father, and promises to walk her down the aisle the next day. Then, Harry approaches Sophie, apologizing for being so slow on the uptake, and he is also convinced that she is his daughter and promises to walk her down the aisle. Sophie leaves the party, hopelessly confused; she doesn't want to turn any of them down ("Voulez-Vous").

ACT TWO

(Entr'acte) Sophie is having a nightmare, involving her three possible fathers all fighting for the right to walk her down the aisle and wakes up despairing ("Under

Attack").

Sophie is upset, and Donna assumes that Sophie wants to cancel the wedding and offers to handle all the details. Sophie is offended and vows that her children will not grow up not knowing who their father is. As Sophie storms out of the room, Sam enters and tries to tell Donna that Sophie may not be all she seems, but Donna will not listen ("One of Us"). She hates Sam; at the end of their affair, she said she never wanted to see him again. But it seems that Sam was the man Donna cared about the most, and both of them wish they could go back to the start ("SOS"').

At the beach, Harry asks Tanya what the father of the bride ought to be doing for Sophie's wedding. Tanya explains that for her part, her father gave her his advice and then paid. Pepper, one of the guys who works at Donna's taverna, makes advances to Tanya, but she rebuffs him ("Does Your Mother Know").

Sky finds out what Sophie has done in inviting Sam, Harry and Bill to the wedding. He accuses her of wanting a big white wedding only so that she can find out who her father is. He is very hurt that she kept this plan a secret from him. He storms off just as Sam walks in. Sam tries to give Sophie some fatherly advice by describing his failed marriage ("Knowing Me, Knowing You"), but Sophie is not consoled.

Harry offers to Donna to pay for the wedding, and they reminisce about their fling ("Our Last Summer"). Sophie arrives and Donna helps her get dressed. She cannot believe her daughter is going to be a bride ("Slipping Through My Fingers"). Donna admits that her own mother disowned her when she learned that she was pregnant. They reconcile and Sophie asks her mother if she will walk her down the aisle. Sam arrives and tries to speak to Donna again, but she does not want to see him, and asks him to leave. He refuses, and a bitter confrontation ensues. Donna tells Sam that he broke her heart, presumably when she found out he was engaged ("The Winner Takes It All"). It emerges that the two still love each other dearly, albeit against Donna's better judgment.

Rosie is making final preparations in the taverna when Bill arrives. He's upset because he has received a note that Donna will be walking Sophie down the aisle. Bill reaffirms his commitment to the single life, but Rosie has become attracted to him, and urges him to reconsider ("Take a Chance on Me"). They are about to have sex in the taverna, but the guests arrive, leaving Rosie quite stunned.

The wedding begins, with Donna walking Sophie down the aisle. Before the priest has a chance to begin the ceremonies, Donna acknowledges to everyone that Sophie's father is present. Sophie tells her mother that she knows about her father. Donna realizes that Sophie invited them to the wedding for that very reason. The issue of Sophie's parentage is left unsettled, as none of them have any idea whether they are actually her father. Everyone involved agrees that it does not matter which one of them her biological parent is, as Sophie loves all three and they are all happy to be "one-third of a father" and a part of her life at last. Finally, Harry, who has made frequent references to his "other half" throughout the show, is revealed to be in a committed gay relationship with a man named Laurence (Nigel or George in some productions, Peter in the Russian version, José Francisco in the Mexican version and Adamastor Costa e Silva in the Brazilian Production).

Suddenly, Sophie calls a halt to the proceedings. She is not ready to get married and Sky agrees with Sophie about not getting married. Sam seizes his chance and proposes to Donna in order to prevent the wedding preparations from going to waste. He explains that he loved her, even when he left to get married. It is revealed that he called off the wedding with his fiancée and came back to the island, only to be told that Donna was going out with another man (Bill). He went back, married his fiancée and had children but he got divorced. Surprisingly, Donna accepts, ("I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do"). In the end, Sam and Donna are married, and at the end of the night, Sophie and Sky depart on a round-the-world tour ("I Have A Dream").

After the usual performers' bows to the audience, the cast performs the following songs together: "Dancing Queen", "Mamma Mia", and "Waterloo", featuring Donna, Tanya, Rosie, Sam, Bill, and Harry in ABBA-inspired costumes; they often invite the audience to sing along.

SONGS - ACT 1 SONGS - ACT 2

Overture Entr'acte Under Attack

Prologue - I Have A Dream One Of Us

Honey, Honey S.O.S

Money, Money, Money Does Your Mother Know

Thank You For The Music Knowing Me, Knowing You

Mamma Mia Our Last Summer

Chiquitita Slipping Through My Fingers

Dancing Queen The Winner Takes It All

Lay All Your Love On Me Take A Chance On Me

Super Trouper Take A Chance On Me

Gimme, Gimme, Gimme (A Man After Midnight) I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do

Voulez-Vous I Have a Dream

Encore Mamma Mia (Reprise) - Dancing Queen (Reprise) - Waterloo

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Production Crew Required

Musical Theatre Oamaru would love to hear from anybody keen to be part of the Production Crew. We’re looking for general pack-in and run of show crew, wardrobe assistants, lighting and sound assistants,

hair and make up artists …

If you know somebody who’d be keen to help, please ask them to send an email to mammamia@.nz

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